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[USP] a preparation of benzoin, aloe, storax, and tolu balsam in alcohol, used as a topical skin protectant.
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compound benzoin tincture — noun : friar s balsam … Useful english dictionary
Tincture of benzoin — is a pungent solution of benzoin resin in alcohol. A similar preparation called Friar s Balsam or Compound Benzoin Tincture (USP) (or compound tincture of benzoin) contains, in addition, Cape aloes and storax (liquidambar resin).Medical… … Wikipedia
Benzoin resin — or styrax resin is a balsamic resin obtained from the bark of several species of trees in the genus Styrax . It is used in perfumes, some kinds of incense, and medicine (see tincture of benzoin). Its principle component is benzoic acid. [cite… … Wikipedia
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tincture — An extract, usually herbal, and usually made with a mixture of water and alcohol, although there were official tinctures that also used acetic acid, chloroform and glycerin. Only a few tinctures are still official in the U.S., including… … Herbal-medical glossary
benzoin — n. balsamic resin used in perfumery, etc., and in medicine as compound tincture called friar s balsam; bitter almond oil camphor, found in gum benzoin. ♦ benzoic, a … Dictionary of difficult words
compound tincture of benzoin — friar s balsam … Useful english dictionary
friar's balsam — noun : an alcoholic solution containing essentially benzoin, storax, balsam of Tolu, and aloes used chiefly as a local application (as for small fissures) and after addition to hot water as an inhalant in bronchitis called also compound benzoin… … Useful english dictionary
friar's balsam — fri·ar s bal·sam .frī( ə)rz n an alcoholic solution containing essentially benzoin, storax, balsam of Tolu, and aloes used chiefly as a local application (as for small fissures) and after addition to hot water as an inhalant (as in laryngitis)… … Medical dictionary
storax — A liquid balsam obtained from the wood and inner bark of Liquidamber orientalis, a tree of Asia Minor, or L. styraciflua (family Hamamelidaceae); has been used in the treatment of chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes, and externally for… … Medical dictionary
